New pain specialist forbids me from riding ever again, secondary to severe spinal stenosis (sucks). So.....I'm planning on bringing the '06 GasGas Raga in the back of the truck with a For Sale sign on it. Have had it on Phoenix Craigslist for two weeks now, with nary a phone call.

PM me if you know someone might be interested in a sweet TXT300 Raga, makes a great beginner bike! No, really!

I had a great time out there today and I thought I did alright for a first timer. Everyone was nice and I got a lot of good advice which helped a lot by the end of the day. Just need to practice my turns some more. Haha! There was a couple sections that I just could not get. Might have to go back and do it over and over until I get it figured out. Can't wait for the next one though!

I intended to get pics of the new guys -- didn't. You two both looked pretty solid, and made considerable progress by the third round as the rigor mortis wore off.
broncobowsher cheating on his orthopedist:

I really wasn't cheating. The doc said I could start riding again 4 months after surgery, that was 4 months and 2 days. I was 2 days into the allowable and I was out there riding. I made 1 full loop before I retired. Forget competitive for now, just going out for the fun and exercise.